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Singapore-Malaysia high speed rail project terminated

Malaysia to compensate Singapore for costs already incurred.

Singapore-Malaysia high speed rail project terminated

Malaysia to compensate Singapore for costs already incurred.

Market Update: STI closes year down by less than 1 per cent

The local index ended the last day of 2020 trade in the red, but was still ahead for the month of December.

3.2% cut to power prices in Q1

Electricity prices are set to fall in Singapore over the first quarter of the New Year. Wholesale provider SP Group announced on December 31 that the electricity tariff would decrease by an average of 3.2% (or 6.7 cents per kWH) for the period of January 1 to March 31. This is due to lower energy costs compared with the previous quarter, the company said.

FCT Singapore to sell off Anchorpoint Shopping Centre for $110m

The mall is in a prime location in Singapore's inner west.

New option for mid-career HR training in Singapore

The public-private partnership aims to enhance the people management skills of Singapore's professional workforce.

MAS extends $80b swap agreement with US Fed

Its USD Facility will also be extended to end-September 2021.

Nine in 10 Singaporeans volunteer to cope with stress: study

Time spent with underprivileged groups alleviates COVID-19-related stress, research said.

Non-oil domestic exports dropped 4.9% YoY in November

Electronic NODX decreased by 3.8% YoY, whilst non-electronic NODX declined by 5.2% YoY.

Office rents to see positive growth in 2021: CBRE Research

The firm said office rents will pick up in H2 2021.

Razer Fintech, Rely launch 'buy now, pay later' service in SEA

The service will be made available to merchants under Razer Merchant Services.

SFF x SWITCH 2020 attracts 3.5 million views online

Over 60,000 participants from 160 countries participated in the five-day event.

Nanyang Polytechnic, GSI to build MICE industry capabilities

The partnership includes training, workshops, and internship opportunities.

Non-resident employment crash in Q3 offset by local jobs

Rate of unemployment still rising but slows down in Q3.

Market update: Singapore shares extend loss on Thursday trade

The Straits Times Index still ended in the red on Thursday trade, closing at 2,858.02 down by 14.78 points or 0.51%.

Daily Briefing: Speedoc snags $6.7m Series A funding; SG hawker culture listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage

And Decacorn Capital backs Estonian Fyma which turns CCTV cameras into smart sensors.

Condo, HDB rents steadily improve in November

The middle, upper rental market may benefit from expected influx of hiring from certain sectors.